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Once
two villages, now make up one settlement situated on a plateau at 112
meters above sea level, between Novigrad and Porec.The
plateau on one side faces the sea and on the other the Istrian
hinterland with the mouth of the Mirna River. It offers spectacular
views on both sides.WHY
TO COME?Surrounded
by Mediterranean vegetation, in the middle of a calm and quiet
landscape but not far away from the sea, Tar-Vabriga is perfect for a
relaxing vacation.However,
the proximity of Novigrad, Porec and Umag enables its guests to find
there more fun and entertainment.HORSE CENTER
LANTERNA & MINI FARM WITH DOMESTIC ANIMALSThe
horseback-riding for
advanced riders as well as for the b See more about Tar Vabriga - Torre Abrega...

Novigrad,
once a fishing town, has become one of the most agreeable seaside
resort on the northwestern Istrian coast.Situated
halfway between Umag and Porec, its
riviera stretches from Dajla on the north to the mouth of the Mirna
river on the south.Despite
the tourism development and its popularity, Novigrad has kept
its intimate charm of
a typical fishing town.ETERNAL
NEW CITYDespite
its name of «New City», Novigrad has a very ancient past. Its
origins go back
to the period
of Greek colonization,
then to the roman times when it was named Aemonia or Aemona.The
town was first mentioned in written documents with the name of
Neapolis (New City) in the late 6th century during
th See more about Novigrad-Cittanova...

Former
fishing village transformed into a tourist village with 140
inhabitants located at the northernmost part of the port of Dajla,
just 6km from Novigrad.
BLESSED VIRGIN
MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY
The church is built in
1912 on the Belvedere promontory.
FOR
WHO?
Karigador
is a perfect for spending peaceful and relaxing vacation.
Neighbouring Novigrad and Umag offer more fun and entertainments.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
is mainly offered
in
vacation houses, apartments
and
villas as well as in one of the finest Croatia's campsite : the Park.
BEACHES
LADIN
GAJ BEACH
The
beach
is
situated
in
the northern part of the Karigad See more about Karigador-Carigador...

Dajla, once a small
fishing village transformed into a tourist destination, is located 5
km north of Novigrad city-center.Known for the house of
Grisoni, Dajla has developed around its bay in a natural port that
protects it from bora and other winds.The modern settlement
has spread around the entire bay with a new tourist village in its
northern part called Karigador.FOR WHO?Dajla
is a preferred destination of people searching for peaceful holidays
in a relaxing environment.However, situated half way between
Umag and Novigrad it offers an easy access to more fun and
entertainment.ACCOMMODATIONBeside Park and
Mareda campsites, the majority of accommodation is available in
private See more about Dajla-Daila...

Lovrecica,
the most southern Umag settlement with 154 inhabitants, is 7
kilometers away from the town center.It
has developed around the church and the small harbor on the northern
coast of the Slanik bay, surrounded by olive and vine trees.FOR
WHO?Due
to its peaceful setting Lovrecica is a perfect place for a relaxing
vacation.However,
being located half way between Umag
and Novigrad it offers an easy access to more
entertainment
and activities.ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation
is manly offered in private houses, apartments or in some of the
surrounding campsites.CAMPSITESFinida,
a four-star campsite is located in the Potocina bay to the north of
the willage.Park,
beside Finida, al See more about Lovrecica - San Lorenzo...

Umag
is a little town situated in the heart of a 45 km long coastal region
in the northwest of Istria.
Its
northern shoreline ends at Cape Savudrija, near the Slovenian border
and the southern part extends till Dajla.
Umag
is one of the most popular destinations in Croatia due to its clear
waters and its coastline full of pretty little bays with pleasant
hotels, tourist villages and campsites focusing on sports tourism.
Easily
accessible from central Europe, this part of Istria is very
frequented not only in summer but also during whole year due to its
wellness center, tennis and golf.
Despite
of numerous guests and developed infrastructure Umag is a quiet
sea See more about UMAG...

Savudrija
is the first coastal destination in Istria working anticlockwise
round it.
It
is placed on the eponymous cap on
the northwestern tip of a
region
nearby
Slovenian border.
SIMPLE
A
small
harbour in the bay, a
lighthouse,
a
church
and
a couple
of restaurants compose
the
old
Savudrija, a
haven of peace and simple charm.
Nowadays,
in
addition to
its old
core,
Savudrija
encompasses a couple of surrounding
settlements
and villages.
GREEN
The
whole zone
is
nested peacefully in
some of the greenest and best-forested countryside in Istria among
the pines, vineyards, olive
groves
and the fields of rich
red
soil.
SILBOR See more about Savudrija-Salvore...

Dugopolje
is settlement and municipality situated at the entrance to Dalmatian
Inland, on half way from Split to
Sinj.
It
stretches on a slightly elevated terrain at
the northern edge of a long karst field after which it was named.
Dugo
polje
translates as 'Long Field'.
The
field extends for
3,5 km along the northern slopes of mount Mosor that separates it
from the coastal
Dalmatia.
The
municipality of Dugopolje also
consists of settlements: Koprivno, Kotlenice and Liska.
IN
THE PAST...
Although
some remains from the neolithic prove that Dugopolje was already
populated in the late stone
age it was
first mentioned in the 13th
century in a sales cont See more about Dugopolje...

The
small
village
of
Peroj,
is
situated
on the south-western Istrian coast, on the road Fažana –
Barbariga, just
half a mile from the sea.
The
remains of the
Roman
villa at the archeological sites
of Dragonera and Maric prove
that a place was already a popular vacation destination for the
patricians'
families.
Surrounded
by Mediterranean vegetation, olive trees and vineyards and far away
from the noise and crowd, Peroj is perfect for those searching for
calm and relaxation.
However,
the proximity of destinations like Vodnjan, Pula and Rovinj enables
its guests to find there more fun and activities.
In
addition, it offers splendid views of the Brijuni National P See more about Peroj...

Pula, the largest
Istrian city (65,000 inhabitants) and its economical and cultural
center, is situated near the base of its peninsula on its
south-western side.
The city,
protected by a large sheltered bay surrounded by mild hills planted
with cedar and olive trees, extends along 30 km of its
beautiful indented coast.
The
attractiveness
of the site hadn't even
escaped
to the Illyrian
tribe of Histry which
occupied
it
from the first millennium
BC and made it one
of the oldest settlements
of the eastern Adriatic coast
continuously
inhabited until
today.
COLONIA JULIA POLLENTIA HERCULANEA –
ANCIENT PULA
However, Pula took
off under the Romans who in See more about Pula...

The
small medieval village of Pican is perched on a 350 meters high hill
in the Istrian hinterland, 10km south east of Pazin.
Inhabited
by the Histri tribe in early prehistoric times and later on by the
Romans naming it Petina, Pican has lost its past importance and
nowadays counts just 300 inhabitants.
WHY TO COME ?
Pican is
interesting for people searching for relaxation in its old houses of
interesting architecture surrounded by the charming countryside that
offers numerous opportunities for hiking, cycling and other outdoors
activities.
WHAT
TO SEE
Unfortunately,
the only visible evidence of the Roman presence is the inscription on
the stone incorporat See more about Pican...

Today's
Kršan, a settlement and the centre of the municipality bearing the
same name, developed close to the old medieval fortified castle in
the eastern part of Istria, 15 km north of Labin.The old
Krsan, although located some three hundred meters from the main road
is relatively accessible and in the vicinity of the “new” Krsan.
This charming place dominated by a defence tower and a church bell
attracts the visitors by the remnants of its medieval castle first
mentioned in 1274. The frame of the fifteenth century Gothic portal
and the well shaft have been preserved in the castle's inside
courtyard. A high rectangular bastion tower is also well conserved
and the defence walls wer See more about Krsan...